Muriel Navasie, Hopi-Tewa Carver


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Artist signature and hallmark of Muriel Navasie (1954-1988) Hopi-Tewa.  She signs her works with “M. Navasie ‘87” accompanied by her trademark spider on a strand.Muriel Navasie (1954-1988) was a celebrated Hopi-Tewa carver, renowned for her exceptional craftsmanship in creating intricate dolls. As the wife of Hopi Pueblo artist Cecil Calnimptewa, Muriel's work stood out for its meticulous detail and cultural significance. She signed her pieces with M. Navasie, often accompanied by her distinctive trademark-a spider on a strand.

Source:  Hopi Katsina: 1,600 Artist Biographies by Gregory and Angie Schaaf.

TAGS: Katsina DollsHopi PuebloCecil Calnimptewa, Jr.